Smita Jain

About Smita Jain

With over 17 years of experience at the intersection of life sciences, education, and research, I have built a career on transforming strategic vision into measurable business growth. I excel in forging high-impact alliances, cultivating trust-based relationships across academia, government, and industry, and delivering results that drive both organisational success and ecosystem advancement. Skilled in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, I align mission-driven objectives with market realities, scale outreach through data-driven strategies, and shape thought leadership that positions organisations as authoritative voices in their domains, all with a go-getter mindset and a strong bias for action.What Defines My Journey• Strategic Partnerships & Alliances: Forging high-impact collaborations that unlock growth and visibility for institutions across India’s academic and research landscape.• Business Transformation: Designing and delivering national-level programs, new service offerings, and thought leadership initiatives that influence industry direction.• Stakeholder Engagement: Building trust-based relationships and navigating complex ecosystems to create lasting value for all partnersWhat I’m Known For• Strategic Growth: Consistently driving double-digit business expansion, including a 15% year-over-year growth in India through strategic market engagement.• Program Leadership: Directed five national Young Investigators’ Meetings (2016–2020) and conceptualised the fully virtual YIM 2021 during the pandemic.• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Invited Advisory Member for the DST, GoI initiative documenting biographies of 75 women scientists, celebrating women in STEM.• Recognition & Excellence: Multiple Quarterly Sales Awards for outstanding performance and relationship-building.I believe that true impact comes from collaboration, authenticity, and a shared vision for change. My work is guided by a commitment to elevate voices, advance science communication, and create opportunities that bridge institutional goals with societal progress.

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   Scirio

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Banaras Hindu University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Zoology Chemistry Botany

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  PhD, Cancer Biology

  1999 — 2006

• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSUB), Vadodara

  Master of Science - MS, Biotechnology